The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, has defended the performance of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration, describing it as impactful, people-oriented, and anchored on continuity, as political activities intensify ahead of the June 20 governorship poll.
Speaking in an interview, Olatunbosun said the administration’s over three years in office have been marked by “intensive activity, commitment, and purposeful leadership,” adding that the government has largely fulfilled its campaign promises.
According to him, Oyebanji’s long-standing involvement in governance and his role in the creation of Ekiti State gave him a clear vision for leadership, which has translated into measurable progress across sectors.
On infrastructure, the commissioner dismissed concerns about road construction disruptions in Ado-Ekiti, insisting that the government’s interventions are strategic and far-reaching. He noted that major roads within the capital are either completed or undergoing reconstruction, while alternative routes have been developed to ease traffic congestion.
He added that more than 50 roads across the state have been constructed or rehabilitated, including key inter-state routes, significantly boosting economic activities and improving security.
Olatunbosun also highlighted achievements in agriculture, pointing to the reintroduction of extension services, provision of farm inputs, and the success of the Youth-in-Agriculture Programme. He disclosed that over 5,000 hectares of farmland have been developed, with thousands of youths actively engaged in farming.
In the education sector, he said government interventions have reached virtually all public schools, with renovations, digital learning tools, and teacher recruitment improving the learning environment. He also noted the payment of examination fees and increased funding for tertiary institutions, which have reportedly operated without strikes for over three years.
Healthcare delivery has equally seen significant upgrades, according to the commissioner. He cited the rehabilitation of general hospitals, improvements in primary healthcare centres, and ongoing expansion at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital as evidence of progress. Free healthcare services for pregnant women and young children, he added, have contributed to better health outcomes.
Assessing the broader impact of these interventions, Olatunbosun said residents are already experiencing improvements in living standards, economic opportunities, and access to essential services.
With the governorship election approaching, he expressed strong confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) retaining power, attributing this to widespread support for the governor’s performance.
“The election is about performance, not just politics,” he said, claiming that support for Oyebanji cuts across different segments of society, including political leaders, professionals, farmers, and students.
Responding to allegations of intimidation by opposition parties, Olatunbosun described such claims as baseless, insisting that Ekiti remains open and inclusive, with a government that encourages dialogue and tolerates criticism.
He also dismissed reports of internal divisions within the APC, maintaining that the party remains united following its consensus approach to the governorship primaries.
On the 2027 elections, the commissioner said it was too early for formal discussions, stressing that due process would be followed when the time comes.
As political campaigns gather momentum, Olatunbosun maintained that the administration’s record would remain its strongest asset at the polls.